David Pearce ""A"" dam
David Pearce ""A""
David Pearce "A" is a privately-owned Earth dam located in Dallas, Alabama, along the TR-Mud Creek. Constructed in 1990 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a dam height of 9.9 feet and a storage capacity of 133.6 acre-feet, it provides essential habitat for local wildlife while also offering recreational opportunities for enthusiasts.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. It has not been inspected since October 1990, and its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated." The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not undergone any modifications in recent years. While it meets the guidelines for emergency action planning, details such as the last revision date and management measures are not available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, David Pearce "A" presents an intriguing case study of a small but vital structure in the region's water management system. The dam's role in supporting local ecosystems and providing recreational benefits underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure. With its unique characteristics and risk profile, this Earth dam serves as a valuable focal point for discussions on sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in Alabama.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around David Pearce ""A"" -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 683 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 97 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 25 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 4,890 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River At Centreville Al | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near David Pearce ""A"".
Boat launches
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Highway 183, Marion
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Chilatchee Creek
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Six Mile Creek
- Chickasaw State Park
- Roland Cooper State Park
Fishing spots
Track David Pearce ""A"" in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About David Pearce ""A""
Where does the data for David Pearce ""A"" come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of David Pearce ""A"".